Members in the News
Casa de Amistad Holding Three ESL Summer Camps for Adults
Casa de Amistad will hold 3 separate ESL Summer Camps for Adults in the Summer of 2023. Check out our camp dates @ https://athensamistad.com/
Live at Athens-Clarke County Library — Aquatic Soul Band
ATHENS, Ga. — Enjoy a free concert at Athens-Clarke County Library featuring Aquatic Soul Band on Sunday, June 11, at 3:00 pm. The Aquatic Soul Band is a band founded by Knowa Johnson, an event and mu-sic producer, and co-founder of the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement. The band started its journey in 2019 and has quickly become a popular name in the Athens music scene. The Aquatic Soul Collective specializes in playing soul mu-sic, Motown, R&B, and blues. The band has hit several stages,
Coldwell Banker Commercial Upchurch Realty Awarded at the Annual CBC Global Conference
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty President and Broker, Charlie Upchurch III accepted the Big Hearted Award on behalf of Coldwell Banker Commercial Upchurch Realty at the Coldwell Banker Commercial Global Conference on March 30, 2023, in Chicago. The Big Hearted Award is presented to the office which has made the most significant and impactful contribution to community service throughout the year. Out of approximately 200 CBC companies worldwide, CBC Upchurch Realty was honored to
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Family Fun Day at the Athens-Clarke County Library
ATHENS, Ga. –The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library will host the library’s annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 3, from 10 am to 1 pm, to celebrate the beginning of summer and kick off Summer Reading! Come to the library for a free morning of fun for all ages! Family Fun Day will include lots of free activities presented by local Athens businesses and organizations, plus puppet show performances by Lee Bryan “That Puppet Guy.” Activities will include: craft hats with Little Athens, Big Blue
Athens Local Receives 30 Under 30 Award
Athens Local Receives 30 under 30 Award ATHENS, Ga – The International Association of Venue Managers selects a class of 30 venue professionals under 30 years of age to be recognized each year. This year The Classic Center is honored to have one of its own among the recipients.Abigail Bergman, event planner at The Classic Center, was among the 30 recipients awarded in the IAVM Class of 2023. The competitive selection process chooses 30 of the industry's brightest and most talented individuals and rewards
Peter Stoddard Named Freelance Video Producer at Continuing Education Leader LearnFormula
LearnFormula is a leading provider of professional development courses, packages and certificate programs. With approximately 500,000 subscribers, they operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Chamber Ambassador Peter Stoddard recently joined LearnFormula as a freelance video producer. Peter will interview experts via ZOOM in law, accounting, engineering and other fields to create one to two hour on demand videos used for continuing education and other professional requirements. Anyone
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Athens Tech Waives Application Fee for Graduating Seniors
Athens, GA — Athens Technical College is waiving its $25 application fee now through the end of June for all graduating high school seniors. Applicants can use the code “GRAD2023” in the online application at www.athenstech.edu/apply or visit the admissions department in person. The college’s fall semester begins on August 21, 2023, and registration opens on June 13. “We want to continue to be a first-choice institution for many graduating high school seniors and help them obtain job skills quickly,”
CBUR REALTOR® Earns National Association of REALTORS® Diversity Certifications
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Peggy Thrasher Law, REALTOR® of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, earns the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and completes the NAR Fairhaven: Fair Housing Simulation. According to the NAR, the AHWD coursework prepares REALTORS® to successfully work in a rapidly changing multicultural market by understanding diversity sensitivity and how it applies to U.S. fair housing laws. The NAR Fairhaven: Fair Housing
Largest rooftop solar panel begins
ATHENS, Ga – The first phase of the 1,600 solar panels that will be placed on the rooftops of The Classic Center’s buildings is underway. The Classic Center is partnering with Cherry Street Energy to build Georgia's largest municipal rooftop solar energy system. The solar panels are projected to provide approximately 36% of The Classic Center facility’s annual electricity use. During this first phase, 952 solar panels will be installed during an estimated 8- week process. The second phase will include an
Dr. Brian Brewer to join St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates
Athens, Ga. – Dr. Brian Brewer, a native of Athens and a member of the first class of medical students at the Augusta University/University of Georgia Medical Partnership, is joining Dr. Milene Argo and St. Mary’s Internal Medicine Associates (SIMA), effective June 1. A board-certified primary care physician, Dr. Brewer comes to SIMA from the University of Georgia Health Center, where he has practiced as a staff physician since January 2020. During his tenure there, he has served as employee
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ACC Public Utilities Announces Availability of Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
Athens-Clarke County Public Utilities Department (PUD) is pleased to announce the availability of the 2023 Drinking Water Quality Report. This annual report, also known as the Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), provides comprehensive details on the local drinking water quality throughout 2022. It serves as a testament to PUD’s commitment to transparency and the health of our residents by assuring them that our water is safe to drink directly from the faucet. Conducted by our diligent team of certified
Applications Open for Fall 2023 Innovation Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs in Hospitality
Apply here to join the Fall 2023 Innovation Bootcamp for Entrepreneurs in Hospitality. Are you thinking of starting a business in food, beverage, events, or tourism but have no idea where or how to begin? Let UGA’s Innovation District help with our Innovation Bootcamp program! Thanks to our sponsor, Truist, this bootcamp is a free opportunity for community members to receive focused support and learn the basic skills for beginning entrepreneurs. Participants of Innovation Bootcamp will be immersed in
CBUR GLOBAL LUXURY CERTIFIED AGENT EARNS LUXURY HOME MARKETING GUILD™ RECOGNITION
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty associate broker and Global Luxury Certified agent, Ashleigh Baker, earns the Luxury Home Marketing GUILD™ Recognition from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing. Luxury real estate professionals are eligible for the GUILD™ recognition after earning the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS™) designation and closing two transactions in the million-dollar and above residential market. Baker had previously earned the CLHMS™
Elevate Wealth Advisory Expands Team
Elevate Wealth Advisory, a wealth advising firm in Athens, Georgia, has added two team members: Brian Rosso, Wealth Adviser Associate, and Merri Mullinax, Hospitality Coordinator/Receptionist. “We are thrilled to welcome both Brian and Merri to our team,” said Deanne Rosso, Elevate’s President & CEO. “They both bring with them vast experience and a wealth of knowledge, but more importantly, their customer-first mindset and desire to help others make them the perfect fit for our company.” As a Wealth
The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Awards Scholarships to Eight Regional High School Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Ivy Ramage, Ivy@ClassicCenter.com 706.357.4414 ATHENS, Ga - The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 performing and visual arts scholarships:Laila Carter, North Oconee High School; Seager Hunt, Athens Academy; Kaylor Jones, Prince Avenue Christian School; Georgia Lance, Jackson County High School; Brenna Pursley, Oconee County High School; Jennifer Zong, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School; Zoey Townsend, Rabun
Historic Athens Announces Preservation Celebration at Oconee Street School
Athens, GA - Historic Athens, a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and conserving the historical and cultural heritage of Athens, is proud to announce the upcoming Historic Athens Preservation Celebration at the Oconee Street School. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 19th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will celebrate the history of Carr’s Hill and commemorate the 54th Annual Historic Athens Preservation Awards. The Oconee Street School, built in 1908, has been an
CBUR ASSOCIATE BROKER EARNS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® DIVERSITY CERTIFICATION
May 2023 (Athens, GA). Joe Silva Associate Broker of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty earns the At Home with Diversity (AHWD) Certification presented by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). According to the NAR, the AHWD coursework prepares REALTORS® to successfully work in a rapidly changing multicultural market by understanding diversity sensitivity and how it applies to U.S. fair housing laws. Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty agents are encouraged to participate in NAR, and other
Café au Libris with Author Will Leitch, May 16 Presented by Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library and Avid Bookshop
ATHENS, Ga. – The Friends of Athens-Clarke County Library and Avid Bookshop present an evening with local author Will Leitch to celebrate the launch of his latest novel, The Time Has Come, on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 p.m. The book, set in Athens, blends suspense, humor and compassion in a story about seven strangers and one very intense evening at a small-town pharmacy. In the book, Lindbergh’s Pharmacy has recently become the object of attention of lo-cal teacher Tina Lamm. Tina is certain something
AthFest Educates Announces Full AthFest Music & Arts Festival Lineup
AthFest Educates has announced its full lineup for the 25th AthFest Music & Arts Festival. The annual fundraising festival in downtown Athens takes place June 23rd-25th and includes performances on three outdoor stages, plus AthFest Club Crawl Shows at 10 local music venues. All proceeds from the festival benefit AthFest Educates, a local nonprofit that supports high-quality music and arts education for K-12 youth in Athens. The free outdoor stages will have performances from 5pm Friday until
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AthFest Educates Makes AthFest Music & Arts Festival Lineup Announcements
Athens nonprofit AthFest Educates announced some of the over 100 acts that will play at the 2023 AthFest Music & Arts Festival, presented by Wicked Weed Brewing. The annual fundraiser festival, a showcase of Athens music, art and culture, will take place June 23-25th in downtown Athens and is the 25th year for the popular event. The free outdoor festival includes performances on the Wicked Weed Mainstage (on Pulaski St. at Washington St.), the Hull Street Stage (on Hull St. at Hancock Ave.) and the KidsFest
